Sunday, 06 June 2010 20:34
The Grey Seal – Halichoerus grypus qualifies as the UKs largest land mammal as it regularly hauls itself out into isolated coves around the Cornish coast.
One such site is Mutton Cove, part of the Site of Special Scientific Interest & Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty at Godrevy, perched at the northern end of Hayle’s “3 miles of golden sands”. Here at Mutton Cove it is remarkably easy to observe these beautiful animals from the cliff top without disturbing them.
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 June 2010 20:39
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Sunday, 02 May 2010 11:59
If you have enjoyed the photographs and information on this website you may be interested to know that my first book, Insects of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, will be published on the 6th July 2010 by award winning publishers Alison Hodge. The book will be one of the latest editions in the acclaimed Pocket Cornwall series and is aimed at the general observer who enjoys exploring the many diverse wildlife habitats of the county. It will enable the reader to identify some of the fascinating array of insects that they might encounter and covers all the resident Cornish species of butterflies, dragonflies & damselflies, plus a range of moths, grasshoppers & crickets, beetles, bumblebees, wasps, flies & bugs to complete the picture.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 July 2010 20:20
Sunday, 21 February 2010 18:12
In common with the rest of the country, the start of 2010 saw the heaviest snow fall to hit west Cornwall for nearly 25 years with overnight temperatures dipping below -7C. For the human population, easily led by the media hype, coupled with the modern climate of risk aversion this meant that all the local schools were closed, roads were labeled as impassable and vast numbers of people settled down to an extended Christmas holiday.
For the animal world opting out was not an option, and although the conditions brought extreme hardship, it was business as usual in the harsh daily battle to find enough food to survive. No television or radio to panic them about how lethal the conditions were, just their instinct & senses of the true conditions around them.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 February 2010 21:43
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Monday, 28 December 2009 11:45
During the depths winter, on cold & stormy days, one of things we like to do to blow away the cobwebs is to spend an hour or so walking along the beach at nearby Praa Sands. Praa Sands is situated on the south coast of West Cornwall, 5.5 km east of Marazion, it’s beautiful golden sand running for a mile along the rim of Mounts Bay. Very popular with holiday makers in the summer, the wide open spaces are much quieter during the winter.
The pay & display car park at the western end of the beach, (one of two - be careful here the wheel clampers are always out in force), is bounded by a row of numerous large white cylindrical rock like structures.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 December 2009 20:49
Sunday, 26 July 2009 15:36
The Red Fox - Vulpes vulpes is one of our commonest native mammals however in the countryside of Cornwall views of this handsome animal are usually confined to fleeting glimpses of a lone adult crossing a distant field, the odd individual illuminated by car headlights, or perhaps, sadly, the unfortunate roadside casualties that pepper our main roads. So on the 1st day of July it was a real privilege to share the late evening sunshine with three young fox cubs near the village of Townshend.
The fox cubs were perhaps born in March/April and weaned by May/June, and were now enjoying a little independence away from the den.
Last Updated on Monday, 27 July 2009 21:37
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